[SOLVED] connecting 2 computers together

[antonis mark]

Is there any way to connect 2 computers together similar to the good old FIREWIRE and transfer your data? maybe that USB-C on that new motherboard may work?

 

[hotaru.hino]

Yes, it's called Ethernet.

If you want to do it over USB, you need to get a USB data transfer cable.

 

[TerryLaze]

Bluetooth will work as well, ethernet from both PCs to the router is the most stable thing you can do though.

 

[antonis mark]

Yes, it's called Ethernet.

If you want to do it over USB, you need to get a USB data transfer cable.

so I use the router as a gateway or a direct connection? and if I need the ethernet how to make each other work as a connected USB/pen drive/external HDD?

 

[Math Geek]

you can do a direct connection but that requires a special ethernet cable called a cross-over cable.

the easiest way is simply through your router and share whatever data you want from one to the other.

 

[antonis mark]

ok i can use network tab to access but how to look at other's drive data

 

[Math Geek]

you share it.here's a tutorial of 5 ways to do it

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